Spa trends come and go, from bathing
in beer to salt-rooms that are supposed
to mimic the effect of the Black Sea.
New spa treatments for 2013 seem to
be just as inventive, from ‘mindfulness
massages’ to vitamin C-infused showers.
Here are a few of the big trends
perdicted in spa services for this year.
Anti Aging

The first wave of baby boomers are
crossing into retirement and are not
about to succumb to the ravages of
time. Whatever it will take, from exotic
skin products to new laser treatments.
Health

This relates to the focus on anti-aging
regimens to some certain extent, the
idea of maintaining good health as we
age is a national concern. A number of
spa treatments have dramatic health
implications. Massage does more than
just relieve stress, it has therapeutic
aspects as well. Pedicures can play
a crucial role in foot health. Deep
cleansing facials can prevent skin
inflammation and scarring.
Organics

Expect to see more earth conscious
treatments and organic and wellness
products in spas. Brands such as OPI
utilize natural and organic materials in
their products.

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Innovations in technology are making it
possible for nail art to move away from
bling and into detailed and freehand
designs.
Hands Free Massage

Massages using items other than hands
have been a trend on the rise. Stones,
seashells, herb-filled orbs, and even
golf ball massages have been gaining in
popularity.

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TRENDS

Watch for the emergence of bamboo
massage, where heated bamboo stalks
roll away knots in tense muscles. Reikki
sessions are becoming important
for infusions of energy and chakra
balance.
Ice

Ice

Baby

The power of cold temperatures to
reduce inflammation and soothe aches
and pains is nothing new. Think of
the Finns who follow a sauna with a
plunge in icy water. Maui’s Mandara
Spa offers an “Ice-Goddess” facial that
uses super-cooling procedures that
supposedly rejuvenate skin. Many
spas are contrasting hot and cold to
enhance therapies. The Inn at Palmetto
Bluff’s “Steamy Pine Purification”
follows a detoxifying warm wrap with
a circulation-stimulating cold one.
Weird

Science

A facial usually includes a gentle
cleansing, a firming massage
or perhaps extractions and the
application of a serum or moisturizer.
Some spas are experimenting with
galvanic current treatments. The
Mandarin Oriental hotels have
introduced cleansing and moisturizing
lotions that get a power boost via
metal wands, while The Four Seasons
in Beverly Hills has added ultrasonic
exfoliation as well as galvanic current
to some of its facials. The Hotel SaintBart Isle de France in the Caribbean
offers “Carboxitherapy”, which
rejuvenates skin through applications
of intense doses of carbon dioxide.
Whether any of these more “out there”
treatments will last is anybody’s guess.
In any case, there’s no doubt that
people will continue to try to fight the
clock.
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What’s Got Your Panties In A Knot?
If you’re looking for something new in the
underwear department, check out some
of these new items.
Minty Fresh
If you want minty fresh breath, just
suck on this pair of underwear. The
“Underpants Sucker” is the perfect
solution to cure bad breath before a
date.
Tops in Bottoms
The “Undercap” is the latest way to keep
warm on wintry days.
Tall Drink of Water
Just add a cup of water and, “Viola!”
“Instant Underpants”
Keep Your Hands
Out of Your Pants
And put your pants on your hands.
Keep your hands warm or start your
own half-naked hand puppet show with
these awesome “Handerpants.”
Who’s Got A Boo-Boo?

“Underpants Bandages,” a perfect
excuse to ask someone to take off your
underwear and kiss it and make it better.

The “What’s Next” trade show
presented the trendiest
collection of underwear and
swimwear releases for 2013
in which over a dozen brands
showcased their newest releases
at the Man Trends showroom
in West Hollywood. Media,
buyers, designers and industry
insiders got a sneak peak at the
new collections of underwear,
swimwear and athletic wear
available for the spring and
summer seasons.
Popular menswear brands
included ES Collection, Addicted,
Teamm8, Stud, Sauvage,
Timoteo, Tribe, Freedom Reigns,
Diesel, Cellblock 13, Go Softwear,
American Jock and Ristefsky
Macheda. Many of the new
brands showcased a series of
bright colors and stripes for
their upcoming underwear and
swimwear ranges.

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> Timoteo available at Cram
> Addicted available at Egoist
(styles and colors may vary)

I See
London
By Anita Taylor

It doesn’t matter what you call them,
skivvies, undies, drawers, nut hut,
jewel case, junk holders, smuggling
duds, banana hammocks, tackle bags,
snake slingers, tighty whiteys or butt
huggers, the underwear industry has
been around for more than 100 years.
Hanes, Jockey and Fruit of the Loom all
date back to the late 1800’s and those
companies dominated a market that
was divided, until recently, into two
markets, boxers and briefs
Then, in the ‘70s, super-tight pants
called for something a bit closer
fitting and the bikini-brief made its
debut. However, men’s underwear as
a fashion statement really only dates
back to 1992 when Calvin Klein and
photographer Herb Ritts shot Mark
Wahlberg wearing a pair of boxer
briefs and put him up on billboards in
Times Square.
Tom Cruise danced around in his
tighty-whiteys in Risky Business. Paul
Newman was dubbed the “sexiest
man ever” after showing up in only
his boxers in “The Long Hot Summer”.
Calvin Klein changed the men’s
underwear market forever in 1983,
when most men’s underwear was
white, purchased in packs of three
by a “wife, mother or girlfriend, by
marketing to gay men, who bought
their own underwear with a homoerotic photo of Olympic pole vaulter
Tom Hintnaus .
“Marky Mark” who made undies
fashionable, with pants hanging below
the waist, and revealing much of the
underwear. Suddenly, the popularity
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did the interest in boxer briefs. Most
men today who mimic that habit
don’t even realize that the trend was
inspired by prisoners whose pants
sagged due to the prohibition of belts
in prison. That look also later came
to mean that a prisoner was willing
to “bottom”. So all these gangster
wannabes don’t even realize that the
style they’re copying means they are
advertising “I take it up the ass”.
Those men may not realize what kind
of message they’re sending, but the
underwear you choose could make
a statement about what kind of man
you are.
Boxers
Jon Hamm
in Mad Men
sporting a pair
of classic boxers
says that you’re
a man’s man and
aren’t swayed by
the “sensitive”
male trends of
the day. Boxers
are, of course,
the loosest of
pair of the three options, not allowing
much binding or crowding. They can,
however, bunch and gather in the
wrong places underneath a pair of
pants. Wearing a slightly more tailored
pair of boxers is a more modern take.
Briefs
Tom Cruise in “Risky
Business”. Tightywhiteys are favored
by those who don’t
like the way boxers
fit under their
clothes. They are
also liked by those
who need extra
support to “house
their privates”. This
day and age, the
traditional Jockey

style briefs are are not perceived to be
very fashion-forward. They also have a
tendency to ride lower than boxers and
boxer-briefs, creating a risk of “crack
display” when bending over. However
there are some sexy new styles out now
that’s helping make a comeback for
briefs.

Bikini
Briefs &
Thongs
Unless he is a
stripper, there
is no reason
for any man to
wear a bikini or
thong.

Commando
In the right situations (and pant fit
choice), going “commando” is still an
option that makes many men feel
sexy, or it means that they haven’t
done their laundry.

Boxer-Briefs
David Beckham, a man who’s not afraid
to be sexy, yet still shows restraint. The
hybrid of men’s underwear is fancied
by men who pay a greater attention
to fashion than the norm. And, from
a practical perspective, boxer-briefs
fit well under pants,
sit higher than briefs,
and crowd less... not to
mention, look sexy.
Jock
Straps
The gym or sports
activities, period. Okay,
or a gym fantasy.

No matter your preference in
underwear, remember your mother’s
advice and always wear clean, wellmaintained garments. You never
know when you’re going to be hit by
a bus.
Anita Taylor is a celebrity stylist, fashion writer,
personal shopper and hash house waitress. She
attended Parsons New School, Radcliff and Mr.
Lance’s College of Cosmetology.

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We caught up with our cover model
Jon Scioli to ask a few inquiring
questions.

First question we all want to
know, single or married?
Single!

Tell us a little about yourself
and your background.

Was born and grew up in Buffalo,
NY Lived there till I was 20, then
lived in Florida just under 2 years
and now I have been here in
Chicago for about a year and a half.

tennis, and bowling. I like to play
all types of video games. I get
together with friends for game
nights and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very competitive.

What is your opinion of the
social media trend?

I enjoy social media especially
to keep connected with friends
and family. Certain forms of
social media I think are great but
some people tend to go a little
overboard with it.

What lead you to being in front
of the camera?
I started when I was asked by
a friend to model and really
enjoyed the experience. It became
something I enjoyed doing on the
side.

Any formal training?

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m currently in classes now
finishing my Marketing degree at
Columbia College. I have about a
year left until I am finished.

What jobs have you had?

I have mostly worked sales in my
life but when I moved to Chicago
I picked up a job as a server. I am
currently back in school finishing
my Marketing degree at Columbia
College.

Any Hobbies?

My newest hobby is Trapeze. Other
than that, I love to travel as much
as I can, going to the gym, dinning
and sports. I grew up playing sports
my whole life, hockey, baseball,

Favorite food and restaurant?
Being from Buffalo I would say I
love myself a good chicken wing.
As far as restaurants here I am still
exploring.

What do you like to do for
entertainment?

Since I am still somewhat new here
I would really like to check out a
cubs or hawks game.

Any advice for our readers?

You have one life, be true to
yourself and live your life how you
want to live it.
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Rick’s Big Bite
To Market, To Market
If you haven’t visited The French Market,
131 N. Clinton on the lower level of Ogilvie
Transportation Center, you owe it to yourself
to do so. There are always special events
taking place at this European-inspired market
featuring dozens of food vendors at this
upscale (in quality, but budget in price). Here’s
a look at some of what’s going on in March.
The newest addition is Bebe’s Eatery, open
for breakfast, lunch and dinner using only
the freshest ingredients to create delectable
Kosher sandwiches, salads, wraps, pastas and
sides.
From Kosher to Easter, City Fresh Market
is offers a chance to win a three-foot high
chocolate Easter egg weighing in at a
whopping 15 pounds of chocolate. The
drawing runs through Thursday March 28. No
purchase necessary.
Delightful Pastries Easter selections include,
lamb cakes with buttercream, cupcake
baskets, rum and raisin yeast babka ($7.49)
and Italian ricotta cheesecake.
EJ Sushi offers samples of some of its most
popular maki rolls (Godzilla, shrimp tempura
and volcano) Saturday in March.
Fumare Meats will be featuring Pascal Ham.
These locally produced hams are 1 to 2
pounds each and are a customary European
tradition.
Klay Oven Kitchen will celebrate St. Patrick’s
Day with chicken green masala, boneless
piece of chicken, simmered in fresh cilantro,
mint and spinach sauce served with rice and
Nan bread.
On Thursday, March 14- Chef Peter Kappos of
Greek Islands Restaurant will team present
a cooking demo from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
On Saturday, March 23 bring the kids
and Hop the Bunny Train 11 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. March 23. The fun-filled ride will be
followed by an Easter Egg Hunt at 1:30
p.m. Additionally, get a chance to meet the
market’s special guest, the Easter Bunny.
Chicago French Market is open year-round,
six days per week, offers complimentary
garage parking with entrances at 164 N.
Canal St. and 165 N. Clinton St. for one
hour or less with a minimum purchase of
$20 or more. For more information, go to
chicagofrenchmarket.com.

Dinner/Theater
by Rick Karlin & Gregg Shapiro

Gregg’s
Theater Scene
So Many Musicals, So Little Time
The Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein
musical revue “A Grand Night For Singing”
continues through March 10, at The Mercury
Theater. The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire
presents the world premiere of “Now and
Forever: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber,”
through March 17.
Need more Webber? Theo Ubique Cabaret
Theatre at No Exit Café presents Andrew Lloyd
Webber’s “Aspects of Love”, through Apr. 21.
Saturdays through March 30, catch “Same Sex,
Different Gays, Musical Tales of Relationships”
at The pH Comedy Theater on Berwyn in
Andersonville.
Strawdog Theatre Company presents the
Midwest premiere of the musical comedy
“Improbable Frequency,” through March 31.
Writers’ Theatre in Glencoe presents the Neil
Simon/Cy Coleman/Dorothy Fields musical
“Sweet Charity,” through March 31.
Black Ensemble Theater’s production “From Doo
Wop to Hip Hop”, written and directed by Black
Ensemble Theater Founder and CEO Jackie Taylor
and Associate Director Rueben Echoles, is at the
new Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center in
Uptown, through Apr. 24.
Extending Their Stays... The revised version of
“columbinus,” written by Stephen Karam and P.J.
Paparelli, runs through March 10, at American
Theater Company. Now in its fifth year in
Chicago at the Apollo Theater, “Million Dollar
Quartet,” continues through April 28.
Premiere Performances.. The Den Theatre’s
world premiere production of Don Nigro’s postWWII noir play “City of Dreadful Night” directed
by ensemble member Ron Wells, runs through
March 16. The Ruckus Theatre and Tympanic
Theatre’s world premiere co-production “Brewed,”
by Scott T. Barsotti, is at Theater Wit through
March 24. The Midwest premiere of Anthony
Del Col and Conor McCreery’s “Kill Shakespeare”,
directed by Anderson Lawfer, runs through
March 26 at Strawdog Theatre’s Hugen Hall.

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Reader’s Choice

Restaurants
We’ve compiled another collective
column where you, along with our
other readers scout out and share
their favorite restaurant secrets with
us. The recommendations come
from our online survey located at
boiMAGazineChicago.com. We asked
our readers for their input on their
dining experiences, delivery places and
favorite restaurants. Here’s what they
had to say....
Jeff says that “Angelina’s, was a great
experience for both myself and my
partner Angelo. Great service and
excellent food, all in all a great dinning
experience!!! A favorite neiborhood
restaurant of mine is Nookies in
Edgewater on Bryn Mar. Excellent food,
service and it’s affordable!! My partner
and I go at least two to three times a
week. So good!!” “My favorite delivery
place is Calo Ristorante in Andersonville,
they have great food and are excellent
in getting our order right. Never had a
bad meal and they have fast delivery...
Very consitant and very good food!”
RECAP... (Restaurants are in Chicago)
Angelina’s, 3561 N Broadway St.
(773) 935-5933
Nookies, 1100 W Bryn Mawr Ave.
(773) 516-4188
Calo Ristorante, 5343 N Clark St.
(773) 271-7782
Terry L. says that “Antica Pizzeria in
Andersonville is one of our favorite
places, we go once a week. Mario,
the owner does an amazing job
with the food. Flavorful, cravable
and appropriate portions. No big
soupy bowls of pasta and thick white
flour pizzas here. My partner and I
generally get two entrees and share.
A pasta dish and protein dish is our
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Carbonara and the veal are our go tos.
All of the salads are tasty with simple,
fresh, (and the best) ingredients. The
octopus carpaccio is one of our favorite
appetizers. All of the pizzas are skinny
and delicious. Most have fresh greens
and shaved parmesan on the top. Mario
and Racie (who also works there) always
greets us by name and know what we
are ordering. The tiramisu is creamy and
our #1 dessert. Their menu changes
seasonally, but a few of our favorites
have become mainstays. It’s also BYOB
which we take advantage of every visit. If
you want a warm environment with tasty
italian (in appropriate portions) this is the
place to go.”
Another reader that remains nameless
shares that his (or her) favorite restaurant
is Pasteur. “Pasteur transports you to
romantic Viet Nam, both in setting and
food. The combinations of flavors in
the dishes is striking. The use of fresh
greens as wraps for various appetizers
pleasantly stands out. Big date place for
gay couples.” Also “my favorite Italian
restaurant is Francesca’s on Bryn Mawr”
Another nameless reader reader says
they like “Mei Shung Restaurant which
is Chinese/Taiwanese (not THAI, but
Taiwanese) with authentic cusisines,
good prices and a friendly staff. The
sauteed pot Stickers are out of this world.
Lunch specials are truly a great bargain.
No liquor license which means BYOB
and get this .... no corkage fee! Other
reasons I like this place is there’s a good
atmosphere, linen napkins at dinner, you
can hear your tablemates speak, you are
not jammed it like a sardine, also the
patrons can be cruisy!
RECAP...
Antica Pizzeria, 5663 N Clark St.
(773) 944-1492
Pasteur, 5525 North Broadway St.
(773) 728-4800
Francesca’s, 1039 West Bryn Mawr Ave.
(773) 506-9261
Mei Shung Restaurant, 5511 North
Broadway St. (773) 728-5778

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Q&A

MARY MORTEN

A filmmaker and activist committed to
social change though video and film
development, Mary Morten is the president
of Morten Group, a consulting firm
specializing in social change through skills
development, public policy and advocacy.
Having served as producer/director for
several films covering women’s rights, youth
development and national policy initiatives,
Mary is currently in pre-production for her
next documentary about the art of female
impersonation, Miss Gay Black America,
highlighting the life of Terri Livingston.
When did you come out and what was
the experience like for you?
I came out about 25 years ago in my
mid-twenties. I remember having a dream
about kissing a woman and I told my
then gay, boyfriend-roommate about it,
who told me to “go with it” and I guess
I did! The first person I told in my family
was my sister-in-law and she was very
accepting. It made all the difference in
how I felt about my life and these recent
developments.
Please name a few of your GLBT heroes
and say a few words about why you
chose them.
Vernita Gray, she personifies the words
community servant; she is generous and
positive in the light of challenges and
loves to party!
Princess boy-a young, 7-year old boy
who likes to wear dresses and loves
the color pink. With the support of his
parents, he is living his life out loud and
to hell with everyone else.
Terri Livingston, my brother, female
impersonator, one of the great
performers of his time.
Bayard Rustin, as a movement strategist
and civil rights activist, he led the March
on Washington in an understated and
often overlooked manner.

Chicago
Spotlight
by Gregg Shapiro
What do you consider to be your
most significant contribution
to the GLBT community in
Chicago and at large? I would
say the one I am most proud of is
leading the coalition to distribute
“It’s Elementary: Talking about
Gay Issues in School,” the largest
distribution of the film in this
country in the third largest school
district. Also serving as the first
out lesbian as board chair for
both Chicago NOW, Chicago
Foundation for Women and
being the first person of color as
the Mayor’s liaison to the GLBT
community. Being out as an
African American lesbian who
often was in a position as ”first”
was both exciting and daunting.
People of color often feel as
though we must carry the entire
community with us.
What are your future goals and
aspirations? Several years ago, I
decided that my activism would
really focus on telling stories
and helping to document the
community. I have finished my
first feature documentary, Woke
Up Black (wokeupblack.com) and
we are currently touring with it.
I just returned from a week of
screenings in NY. I started the
second part of this documentary
in December and will introduce
a new film project on March 13,
which is very much a story the
GLBT community will be interested
in seeing.
Words of wisdom to the next
GLBT generation.
Step up and speak out. The world
is watching. Do something!
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IN THE KNOW . . .

On The Go

Around Town
Downtown is scruffing up its
image by converting its lower level
to a specialty bar. On the first and
third Friday of each month, it will
be called “Renaissance” (not to
be confused with the Renaissance
Hotel nearby) and on the second
and fourth Friday, it will be “Locker
Room” with an underwear party.
Now that sounds interesting!...
James Gavin will host the
“Boystown” release party for Mark
Ortega’s new single at Spin on
Saturday, March 9,… Vanderpump
rules at Hydrate nightclub on
March 16. Scheana Marie and
Jax Taylor, you’ve seen them on
the reality shows, re going to be
dishing about what happened on
and off the screen and Scheana
Marie perform her single, “What I
Like” live. … Don’t know if it’s true,
but the folks at SoFo Tap claim
that their party “Stag” is Chicago’s
hottest party for single men.
There’s no way to find out except
stopping in on March 16… Thirsty
Thursdays at Watra, 4758 S Pulaski
is attracting quite the GLBTQA
LMNOP crowd for its mix of sounds,
including Latino, Reggeaton and
Chicago house.
Sodom and Begorrah
The bars and clubs are gearing
up for St. Patty’s Day, which this
year falls on a Sunday, so expect
many parties to last all weekend.
Downtown will celebrate on
Saturday (which just happens to be
Mr. Taint’s birthday) with green beer
and beads. Just remember, you
drink the beer and wear the beads,
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Boom Room at Dolphin welcomes
DJ Pierre for “Leprechauns on Acid”,
and the following week, they’ve got
Hi-Fi Sean of the Soup dragons…
Touché’s monthly beer bust just
happens to fall on St. Patty’s Day.
How convenient!
Camp Out!
Those wackadoodles behind Hell
in a Handbag Productions, recently
announced their 2013 season
featuring shows that Handbag
audiences are sure to love. They
kick off their season with a sudsy
potboiler about race, mothers and
daughters and looking fabulous,
“L’imitation of Life” on April 6 at
Mary’s Attic. They’ll follow that up
with a revival of (in my opinion) their
greatest triumph, the sickening
musical adaptation of “The Birds”
which will be presented in its original
venue, Berger Park. They make great
use of the space. They’ll close out
the season with “Christmas Dearest”
with David Cerda as, who else? Joan
Crawford!... Don’t forget “Thank You
For Being a Friend” a celebration of
all things “Golden Girls” at Parlour on
Clark Saturday, March 23.
SoBe It
Miami Beach & Miami have been
chosen to host the World Outgames
in 2017, announced Daniel Vaudrin,
president of the Gay and Lesbian
International Sports Association,
yesterday. Vaudrin made the
announcement during the selection
ceremony in Antwerp, Belgium, site
of the 2013 World Outgames. This
will mark the first time that the World
Outgames has been held in the
United States.

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Ask Ace
Advice by Ace Magyar

Usually I’m giving advice on sex and
relationships. However, I decided to take a
break and head to SoBe (South Beach in Miami)
where the Winter Party is taking place this
weekend. Then it’s off to visit my home town
of Wilton Manors (or as some of the locals call it
WilMa). This gives me the perfect opportunity
to share with you a little about the scene down
there.
Wilton Manors is smack dab in the middle of
Ft.. Lauderdale. It has its own mayor, fire and
police department, yet it’s only about two
square miles. Referred to as “The Island city”
because it is surrounded by the Middle River
and intercoastal, it has one of the highest
percentages of gay populations of any city.
Not too many years ago, it was a rundown
community filled with crime, but a number
of gays and lesbians moved in and began
rehabbing the mid-century modern homes
and it now has one of the higher per capita
incomes in Florida. As we all know, where gays
and lesbians go, bars, clubs, restaurants and
fabulous shopping follow. Here’s the lowdown
on it all. In fact, a formerly abandoned
strip mall is now filled with thriving stores,
restaurants, a gym and Alibi, a popular
nightclub and restaurant. All locations are in
Wilton Manors, unless noted otherwise.
Since it’s easier for a restaurant to get a liquor
license than a bar or nightclub, many of the
areas bars also serve food. Often it’s not much
more than pizza and burgers, but some go all
out with their menu. Bill’s, 2209 N. Wilton Dr.,
is the little neighborhood bar that’s not so little
(think North End on steroids). Atomic/Boom,
2232 N. Wilton Dr., is located in the Alibi mall,
it’s a popular dance/video bar. Rumors, 2426 N.
Wilton Dr., is the new kid on the block friendly
atmosphere that also serves food and drinks.
The Corner Pub, 1915 N. Andrews, is a friendly
neighborhood bar, think Little Jim’s. While the
Cubby Hole, 823 N. Federal, Ft.. Lauderdale,
is a bear bar. Scandals, 3073 NE 6th Ave., is a
country western bar with line dancing, a poker
table and a huge patio.

Wilton Manors
Georgie’s Alibi, 2266 N. Wilton Dr., is the
megabar that started it all. Think Roscoe’s with
a cabaret room attached. Infinity Lounge, 2184
N Wilton Dr., recently opened it’s a martini bar
similar in size and atmosphere to Marty’s in
Andersonville.
For strippers, there are places galore. In Ft..
Lauderdale Johnny’s, 1116 W. Broward, Ft..
Lauderdale , features very young strippers,
think Lucky Horseshoe with better looking
guys). Boardwalk, 1721 N. Andrews, (sometimes
nicknamed the “boredwalk” because the dancers
looked bored) features male strippers, with
the occasional porn star guest appearance. Its
patio restaurant, Beefcakes, is better than you
might expect. Torpedo, 2829 West Broward,
Ft.. Lauderdale is a dive with hustler types. In
Miami, the guys at Swinging Richards take it
all off.
The Manor, 2345 N. Wilton Dr., is a mega
complex of nightclub, dance bar, restaurant.
There’s always entertainment of some sort
going on. It’s a lot like Spin, but more upscale.,
Mona’s, 502 E Sunrise, Ft.. Lauderdale, is a
neighborhood dive. New Moon, 2440 N. Wilton
Dr. is the women’s bar, a lot like The Closet, but
the ladies are more tanned. Rosie’s, 2449 N.
Wilton Dr., is famous for its cocktails, food and a
great patio. It used to be a Hamburger Mary’s
and has a similar feel.
For guys into leather, THE place to go is
Ramrod, 1508 NE 4th Ave., Ft.. Lauderdale. If
you’re a sport bar type, head over to Sidelines,
2031 N. Wilton Dr. Like Crew but a lot bigger.
Naked Grape Wine Bar, 2039 N. Wilton Dr., is a
classy, upscale place with delicious tapas. Lips,
1421 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park- the
drag show restaurant and bar. The gospel
brunch is a must-see. The Village Pub, 2283
Wilton Dr. is a gay Cheers/video bar similar to
Sidetrack.
For an idea of what it’s like on Manor Drive,
check out this video on YouTube. It’s a bit out of
date, but captures the essence of what makes
Wilton Manors so special.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSrp0QqPI2Y

Ace Magyar has a BA in communications, a MA in sex therapy and a PHD in zoology. He is a registered couple’s
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